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Chapter 1096 Tearing Off the Mask!
As the leader, Lingming Ancient Buddha naturally had some understanding of his subordinates' behavior.

At first, Lingming Ancient Buddha thought he should rein in his subordinates.

But then I thought, I can pretend to be stupid.

Sometimes it's best to turn a blind eye to things. As long as there's no clear answer, you can just pretend to be clueless when things come to light.

Sure enough, a few days later, the Celestial King brought up the matter.

"Your Excellency, what are you saying? Your words are like a royal decree to us. As for loyalty, our Lingjiu Mountain faction must obey."

implement?

Ha ha.

Lingming Ancient Buddha sneered inwardly.

The fact that the Desire Realm was able to reclaim the Luo Bingxin from the Dark Rising Organization was not only due to the Immortal King's intelligence and control over Luo Bingxin, but also to the efforts of the Lingjiu Mountain sect led by the Ancient Buddha Lingming.

However, the monks of Lingjiu Mountain did not feel any respect from the Immortal King's faction during their interactions. When they went on missions, even though they were of equal status, the people from the Immortal King's faction always acted superior and bossed them around.

At first, I didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Thinking about it later, it was practically a test of obedience.

If they adopt such an attitude when the Three Realms and Six Paths are still unsettled, will the Immortal Kings still take them seriously after the situation in the Three Realms and Six Paths stabilizes and the order of the heavens returns to that of ten thousand years ago?
Lingming Ancient Buddha also considered this point. As the leader of the Lingjiu Mountain sect, he could accept working for the Immortal King, but he could not allow the Immortal King to step on his head and defecate.

He could not allow his subordinates to be treated like servants.

That's what you think in your heart, but you can't say it so recklessly. It's perfectly understandable to adopt a humble attitude.

The Celestial King was in no hurry to respond.

Instead, they placed a few more stones.

He thought the Celestial King was sending him a child, trying to hint at something through the game of chess and promise him benefits.

Unexpectedly, as the rain continued, the Ancient Buddha of Spiritual Enlightenment sensed that something was wrong.

I don't know when it started, but I've fallen into the Immortal King's rhythm and been led by the nose by him all the way.

"Sometimes, sacrifices are necessary. Some people sacrifice more, paying the price with their lives, while others sacrifice less, only their dignity."

Snapped!
After speaking, the Immortal King placed another piece, a crucial move that directly cost the Ancient Buddha of Spiritual Enlightenment nearly ten of his pieces.

Those surrounded chess pieces were naturally crushed under the reluctant gaze of the Ancient Buddha.

"I am the ruler of the Three Realms and Six Paths. My people can do whatever I want them to do."

Do you think that's right?

When the Celestial King asked this question, the battle on the chessboard had already changed due to the greed of the Ancient Buddha Lingming.

The ancient Buddha Lingming now deeply regrets those chess pieces that seemed like freebies.

He was somewhat shocked, even forgetting to answer the Immortal King's question, staring in astonishment at the now reversed situation.

"Success requires sacrifice, a lot of sacrifice. The unity of the higher realms is no longer what it used to be. In order to continue my rule, I must use any means necessary."

The Celestial King continued speaking.

“The sacrifice of some people is necessary. Their deaths can bring about a great victory. Do you think it’s worth it? So I hope that all those who follow me can be like chess pieces on this chessboard, at my beck and call.”

"No matter how many pieces there are, as long as they are on this chessboard, they must obey my commands. What do you think?"

Looking at the few remaining pieces on the chessboard, Lingming Ancient Buddha was somewhat surprised.

He had thought he held a significant position in the myriad realms, and that his Lingjiu Mountain sect would wield considerable influence in this realm teeming with gods. Who could have imagined that all of this was still under the control of the Celestial King?

The chessboard reflects life.

The miraculous resurrection on the chessboard clearly highlights the Immortal King's current intentions.

Accountability? To seize control of the Lingjiu Mountain sect from the hands of the Ancient Buddha Lingming? The Celestial King would never do that.

After careful consideration, Lingming Ancient Buddha still had no clue.

He really couldn't figure out what the Celestial King was planning.

“Immortal King, my Lingjiu Mountain lineage has done nothing to wrong you. When you were targeted by the other factions of gods, it was my Lingjiu Mountain lineage that stood firmly behind you. If it weren’t for us, the gods’ camp would probably have been in chaos long ago, and you wouldn’t be able to regain your prestige today.”

The ancient Buddha Lingming clearly perceived the battles and conflicts within the chess game.

Today, things are unlikely to end simply and peacefully.

Even if the ancient Buddha Lingming adopted a humble posture to please the Immortal King, it wouldn't change anything.

The Celestial King will undoubtedly still intend to have him risk his life.

If that's the case, why not ask the Celestial King what his plans are?

"I'm very curious today, what kind of task will you assign us, and in what way will you send us to our deaths?"

After saying these words, the Ancient Buddha of Spiritual Enlightenment slammed his palm heavily onto the chessboard in front of him.

Just as the game of chess shows, the Lingming Ancient Buddha now has no way out.

As the cracks slowly spread across the table, the Immortal King remained completely calm.

He merely glared at it, and the shattered table stopped breaking.

"Lingming, I never thought that after all these years, I would finally see you lose your temper. It's really surprising that you would directly break off all ties with me."

Is it surprising? I don't think so.

Golden light shimmered on the body of the ancient Buddha Lingming, and a string of golden prayer beads quietly appeared in his hand.

This means they're planning to completely break off relations and fight the Celestial King to the death.

The powerful, top-tier divine power within him exploded at this moment.

The visible, rippling waves of divine power were demonstrating the immense power of the Ancient Buddha of Spiritual Enlightenment.

For the Ancient Buddha Lingming to act so presumptuously before him, daring to direct his divine power at him, was a first in ten thousand years.

The Immortal King did not take Lingming Ancient Buddha's rudeness to heart.

The pair of eyes that met his revealed deep disappointment.

"Ah, Lingming, it seems you haven't taken my words to heart. In the Three Realms and Six Paths, the leader of the Dark Rise is the chess player, I, the Immortal King, am the chess player, and you are too."

"Didn't I already say that as a chess piece, it should land wherever I point it? You're defying me like this, aren't you?"

Lingming Ancient Buddha gritted his teeth and forced out a few words with a fierce expression.

"Hehe, Immortal King, although I, Lingming, am not the strongest in the Three Realms and Six Paths, as the leader of Lingdu Mountain, my strength is not weak, is it? You actually want me to give my life to pave the way for you? Hehe, you are really interesting. When we cooperated, we were clearly on equal footing."

"But what has happened? Ever since you gained control of all the heavens and myriad worlds, you've increasingly disregarded me. Not only do you order me around, but you're even planning to sacrifice me? There's no point in saying more!"

(End of this chapter)